Criminal Justice Internship Program

The Topeka Police Department offers internships throughout the year.  This program is designed for college / university students and military personnel (enrolled in a Career Skills Program) interested in learning more about the criminal justice system.  This opportunity exposes interns to many areas of the Topeka Police Department, including ride alongs with Topeka Police Officers, demonstrations and training opportunities with TPD’s specialty units / instructors, presentations from each of TPD’s bureaus, and more.

To apply for this program – please complete the application link and send the completed form along with a resume and letter of recommendation from your professor, advisor, or coordinator to Sgt. Justin Joyce at jjoyce@topeka.org or to the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 S. Kansas Ave, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603. If you have any issues or questions, feel free to contact Sgt. Joyce at jjoyce@topeka.org.